There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 51m$24–599Drive 95.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PAcar 95.2 mi
1h 53m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 34m$26–80
Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $23 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Philadelphia, PA is 93 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $23 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $23 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $80 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Philadelphia, PA.
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